Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even jail time. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.